Question

What is the active ingredient in the Anti-A reagent?

What is the active ingredient in the Anti-A reagent?

Answer 1

The active ingredient of the Anti A reagent is the IGM antibody .It is used for the detection and identification of the human blood group A antigen by direct agglutination.The reagent also contains EDTA, sodium chloride and 1g/l Sodium azide.The reagent should be stored at 2-8°C.It should be diluted.It reacts with the antigen A and causes agglutination.Lack of.agglutination with anti A reagent indicate the absence of A Antigen on the surface of RBC.